U.S, April 1 -- Spending reached SAR135 billion (nearly US$36 billion), marking the highest expenditure by foreign visitors in the Kingdom's history, representing a growth rate of 42.8% compared to 2022.

This historic surge in spending is part of a series of ongoing successes in the Kingdom's tourism sector. In 2023, the Kingdom led the United Nations Tourism List for the growth rate of international tourists compared to 2019, achieving a remarkable 56% increase in tourist arrivals. Additionally, the United Nations Tourism Barometer report in January 2024 indicated a 156% recovery in the Kingdom's tourist arrivals in 2023 compared to 2019.

Moreover, the Kingdom garnered international acclaim from the World Tourism Organization (UN Touri...